Total births
368
Boys' name · since 1996
Syris
Syris has 368 recorded births since 1996 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2019 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4809
- among boys today
- 368
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Syris is the #4809 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 368 recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Syris recorded 368 times among boys since 1996, holding rank #4809 nationally today, ahead of 66% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #4809 among boys today
- 368 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 66% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Syris is currently the #4809 boys' name in America, more common than 66% of boys - 368 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4809
- among boys today
- 368
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Syris vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4809
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 66% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Syris was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
22 babies were named Syris in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Syris compares
368 Top 50% higher than 50% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Syris's all-time total is 0% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Syris | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 368 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 22 | 23 | 22,252 |
Syris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Syris's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Syris at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#4,809
Active since
1996
Syris popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Syris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Syris's strongest decade.
148 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Syris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
106 births
- 2010s
2010s
148 births
- 2020s
2020s
109 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 148 births (40% of all-time use).
Syris by state
Where Syris concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.6% |
California share of Syris's total US births 1.6%
6 of 368 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Syris? ▼
Syris has been given to 368 babies in the U.S. since 1996, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4809 as of the latest data. 22 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Syris most popular? ▼
Syris was most popular in the 2010s decade with 148 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Syris most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Syris are California (6 births).
How long has the name Syris been used? ▼
Syris has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 30 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Syris? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Syrus, Syre, Syreese, Syree, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Syris's data
- Syris's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (148 total births) through the 2020s (109) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Syriss (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Syris
Nearby Names Like Syris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Syris
Syrus Boy
#1705 2,079 births
Syre Boy
#2230 642 births
Syreese Boy
#9887 51 births
Syree Boy
#13448 31 births
Syren Boy
26 births
Compare Syris side by side: Syris vs Syrus Syris vs Syre Syris vs Syreese
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Syris: #4809 Boys' Name - 368 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/syris. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Syris draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.